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New Everton signing Allan one of the world’s best – coach
New Everton signing Allan is one of the best defensive midfielders in world football, according to Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti.
New Roma owners reveal ambitious plan for Italian club
Roma have been acquired by The Friedkin Group and the new owner wants to make the Serie A club one of the “greatest names in world football”.
Lille owner confirms Arsenal-linked Gabriel will leave the club this summer
Lille owner Gerard Lopez has confirmed that Manchester United and Arsenal-linked Gabriel will leave the club this summer.
FIFA condemns Swiss probe, says Gianni Infantino remains president
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will continue in his post, world football’s governing body insisted Sunday, as they blasted the launch of Swiss criminal proceedings against him.
Criminal proceedings against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino launched in Switzerland
A special prosecutor were appointed this month to investigate dealings between Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber and the head of world football.
Leicester coach says more pressure on Manchester United in top four showdown
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says there will be more pressure on Manchester United in Sunday’s crunch clash at the King Power Stadium as they “need” rather than want to be in the Champions League.
2020 Ballon d’Or award cancelled due to pandemic
France Football have announced that the Ballon d’Or will not be awarded to any footballer this year (2020) due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Pep Guardiola praises influential Marcelo Bielsa following Leeds ‘exceptional’ promotion
Pep Guardiola has praised Marcelo Bielsa and congratulated the Argentine after he guided Leeds to promotion to the Premier League.
NFF set to support league clubs for next season’s campaign
The Nigeria Football Federation will provide support for Clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women Football League and the Nigeria Nationwide League for next season’s football campaign, as a result of challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Federation’s President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick.
Arsenal handed FIFA fine over secret sell-on clauses for player transfers
World football’s governing body have fined the Premier League club £34,000 and the Gunners have been warned that they could face harsher sanctions in the future.
FIFA interested in transfer deal involving Manchester United, Sporting Lisbon
The World Football governing body FIFA is interested in the deal involving Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon when both clubs transact for the transfer of Bruno Fernandes in January.
NFF: What we will spend FIFA’s $500,000 on
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has explained how FIFA released funds grant will be spent.
Sergio Ramos ‘hungry to end the season with a title’
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic putting world football on hold, we were witnessing one of the most exciting LaLiga title races in some time, with Real Madrid just two points behind Barcelona with 11 games to play.
Christian Vieri: Erling Haaland is the best striker in the world
Borussia Dortmund's teenage striker Erling Haaland is already the best forward in world football, according to former ` international frontman Christian Vieri.
Christian Vieri picks Ronaldo de Lima over Cristiano Ronaldo
former Italian striker Christian Vieri picked Brazilian legend Ronaldo de Lima over Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United coach advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful instead of Borussia Dortmund star
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful Bukayo Saka from Arsenal instead of £120m top target Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window.
Belarus FA: No reason to stop playing football despite coronavirus pandemic
Belarus FA (BFF) general secretary Sergei Zhardetski says there is no reason for the league to be suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Leaked FIFA document states contracts should be extended until end of current season
A leaked document from world football’s governing body FIFA states that player and coaches contracts should be extended until the end of the current season whenever that will be according to a report from news agency Reuters.
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Enugu governor accepts leadership of Ebeano as he vows to improve lives of people
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Tijani Muhammad-Bande successfully served at most trying time – UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Nigeria’s Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande was the miracle needed by the General Assembly to deliver on its mandate in the face of COVID-19.
NDE empowers 100 Akwa Ibom youths in farming technology
A total of 100 youths in Akwa Ibom State have begun training in various aspects of modern agriculture under the Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS) of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
Premier League secures China broadcast deal with Tencent
England’s Premier League said on Thursday its shareholders had unanimously agreed to a broadcast deal in China for the 2020/2021 season with digital media platform Tencent.
Israeli jets bomb Gaza after rocket fire clouds peace deal signing
Israel bombed Gaza on Wednesday after militants fired rockets through the night, overshadowing the signing of landmark normalisation deals with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in Washington.
Lewis Hamilton on brink of Schumi record after three-in-one win
Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton took his tally of Formula One wins to 90 and the brink of Michael Schumacher’s record on Sunday, but he said it felt like he had just done three in a day.